Whether it’s choosing the correct pharmaceutical terms, or using the right words to describe your products, terminology is an essential part of translation. The translation of a word might be technically correct, but without the right terminology, it won’t meet a client’s standards.

Even in English you wonder: is it windshield or windscreen for a car manufacturer? Should a medical text use the generic or brand name for a particular drug? Is it important to your company if you “design” or “create” solutions? What about industry-specific jargon?

one area where specialist knowledge is essential, and there’s no room for even minor mistakes.

Systagenix, the world-leading wound care company, distributes its innovative products and services to more than 75 countries – crossing numerous language barriers. The UK-headquartered company needs reliable translations of everything from medical presentations to marketing brochures for its global operations.

Imagine you’re at a music festival, trying to describe where your tent is in a sea of canvas. Or you live in a remote part of the Middle East, and want to ensure your online delivery arrives despite having no street address.

If you’ve been in a hospital lately, you’d be forgiven for thinking that some of the staff were speaking another language. Terms such as “chronicity”, “needs matrix” and “action plans” can all leave patients – sorry “service users” – scratching their heads.

How do world-famous Italian designers bring their creations to an international audience? Rosemary Merenda has one of the most glamorous jobs in the languages industry – providing creative translation services for the fashion industry. We caught up with her to ask her some of the secrets of her trade.

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